Recent content by Highbrass1227

IridiumRed, I've been traveling, so haven't been able to inspect the crown or bore yet. You mentioned barrel and lug interference. Wouldn't that be a warranty issue on any premium rifles, wooden or synthetic as most rifles have a MOA guarantee these days?

IridiumRed, Thank you for the detailed diagnostic checklist! I'm on it! Don't own a bore scope, but I'll investigate getting one. BTW I used a pro scope mounting kit on the mount. Pointy ends of the bars touched nicely between front and rear rings. I'll check the mounts for tightness...

I was under the assumption that all modern firearms were free-floated?

Yes, I have a similar philosophy as you on load data-typically start around mid. I believe mine were 42.0 and 42.5 grn of IMR 4064. I can try some more powder/velocity, but my stringing was horizontal, not vertical. Regarding seating depth, n my .6.5 CM's and .270, I set the bullet .02 from...

Great point on the barrel contour. I hadn't considered that. That center target is my original 3 shot group. Discount the flyer on the left and the other two shots are reasonable and load optimization can take over from there. Vertical is good so looks like my powder charge is in the ballpark.

By top load are you suggesting to keep laddering up? I have a variety of .308 bullets and weights, so experimenting with them will not be an issue.

Hello Forum Mates. Need your advice. Below is a picture of two new Model 70s that I own. Both were purchased within the last 18 months. I handload for both. The targets below the stocks show the respective groups. As you can see the maple Super Grade in .270 is shooting sub MOA. The...

Long Range Forum Mates, Wanted to post the positive outcome of this. I sent my die with the ring of debris back to Hornady and they cleaned and polished to a mirror shine with no questions asked. Had a really great reloading session with it today. Dies functioned beautifully.

QuietTexan, I was trying to track down your other post (could find, but not reply) where you suggested I looked at my blued Leupold VX-2 to ensure I don't have a scope issue. That scope is actually not all that old. Probably put it on 12 to 15 years ago and I bought it new. That was about the...

Is mag length a published number for each firearm? How do I determine it?

Yes, I have st looked it up. .378 to be exact! That's a huge running start into the lands! Can't wait to shoot mine!

My BDL is about 30 years old, trigger is crisp, but stiff.

Thanks for the advice on accurizing that 700 BDL. That was another question I had. Where would you prioritize a trigger job versus those other accurizing actions you mentioned. Also curious about your recommendation of the mag box being lose between the floor plate and action. How can I tell...

In my research a number of very credible sources suggest that getting between 0.015 to 0.030. (depending on pressure) is one of the biggest things you can do to improve a rifle's accuracy. It's my understanding that most bench rest shooters and a lot of 6.5 MM Creedmoor shooters are now seating...